Sr. Systems Engineer
Core
Sr. Systems Engineer leading system engineering, integration, and interface management for the Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) enterprise, ensuring seamless operation of nuclear command, control, and communications systems.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineer (space systems integration)
Builds
Integrated space, ground, crypto, and terminal systems for the ESS program
Domain
Defense / National Security Space / Satellite Communications
Required skills
Systems engineering, System integration, System architecture analysis, SATCOM technologies, Cross-segment technical analysis, Requirements development, Technical review facilitation, Stakeholder coordination, Risk management, Technical decision support
Preferred skills
MILSATCOM expertise, NC3 mission area knowledge, Protected/anti-jam communications, Crypto integration, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Government acquisition experience, TS/SCI clearance
Technologies
SATCOM, MILSATCOM, Crypto, NC3 systems
Responsibilities
Support system engineering and integration of the ESS enterprise across space, ground, crypto, and terminals; Track and maintain critical interfaces between ESS segments and external systems; Perform cross-segment technical analysis to frame system-level trades; Support requirements development, decomposition, traceability, and verification planning; Prepare technical products, assessments, analyses, and briefings for government customers; Support technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.) and action tracking; Translate technical findings into decisions for senior leadership; Coordinate across organizations to adopt technical positions; Engage with NC3 and operator communities to build shared understanding of mission capability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
